"I am a businesswoman who is married and has two children. When I got my transfer, I decided to mount my tank so that we could have enough water flow in the house. We knew this would make the process of constantly carrying water from outside easier. As a result, I spent $ 430 to build the base slab. Due to financial constraints, this was previously difficult. Finally, I spent the remaining funds on food. Thanks to GiveDirectly, I will have enough water in the house once the construction is completed."

"I used to sell maize at the shopping center, but it failed due to financial constraints and a large number of responsibilities that were dependent on one business. My husband is a driver, and we have one child together. I spent $200 on fencing my land after receiving my transfer. This is because we recently relocated from unfenced ancestral land. Second, because it was the holiday season, I decided to spend $100 on clothes for my children. Finally, I spent $200 on circumcising my son in accordance with our customs. I am extremely grateful for the financial assistance that has significantly improved my current lifestyle."

"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to build a decent house thanks to the financial assistance I received. Due to financial constraints, this was not previously possible. I'll be eternally grateful for the gift that completely transformed my life."

"The moment I received my transfer, I can recall that I had gone for catering work at our church place. Suddenly, My phone rang. Because I had a vision problem, I asked our pastor to read the message to me. That's when she told me I'd received money from GiveDirectly. I was overwhelmed with joy and happiness because I knew my life would be transformed. I am eternally grateful for the wonderful support that has had a positive impact on our lives."

"Building a two-room house and a veranda is a dream come true. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would be able to pull off such a lovely home for my family; I feel happy and fulfilled as a mother. I am grateful for the financial assistance that has brought us so much joy."

"I recall being at home with my family when I received my transfer. While I was going through my phone. I noticed that I had a text message on my screen. Because I was intrigued, I asked my sons to read the message to me so that I could understand what it meant. I started jumping up and down in excitement the moment they told me I had received money from GiveDirectly. This was a blessing in my life, and I was overjoyed and grateful for the wonderful gift that came my way. My children were overjoyed and grateful as well."

"The day I received my transfer, I can vividly recall that it was at 3pm when I was at home relaxing after a long day of hard work. My phone had run out of power. When I turned on my phone, I discovered that I had received $550 from GiveDirectly. I was delighted. This is because I knew that money would drastically improve our lives. I then told my wife, who was overjoyed with the news. My wife and I agreed to put our transfers toward the construction of a decent home for our family. We are grateful for the opportunity to improve our living standards."

"My deepest desire was to be able to afford a sewing machine. This is because I was forced to pay at least $6 per month for a borrowed machine. This was costly for me because I couldn't guarantee I'd make that much. My husband is a motorcycle taxi driver and I am a tailor. When I got my transfer, I spent $230 on a sewing machine. Then I spent $100 on iron sheets to build a business stall. Finally, I purchased food and a mattress. All of this was previously impossible due to unstable income sources. I am overjoyed and grateful for the financial assistance that has enabled us to pursue our dreams."